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DHS Shutdown: Democrats Fund Non-ICE Operations Amid Standoff

3/22/2026

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown continues as Democrats seek partial funding excluding ICE.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse said Democrats would fund all DHS components except ICE.
Democrats argue ICE is adequately funded.
Republicans say the approach aims to undermine immigration enforcement.
The standoff is intensified by recent domestic attacks, prompting calls from Democrats such as Seth Magaziner to fund non-ICE DHS operations.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown continues as Democrats seek partial funding excluding ICE.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse said Democrats would fund all DHS components except ICE.
Democrats argue ICE is adequately funded.
Republicans say the approach aims to undermine immigration enforcement.
The standoff is intensified by recent domestic attacks, prompting calls from Democrats such as Seth Magaziner to fund non-ICE DHS operations.